Rnz: Te Ahi Kaa

As recipients at this year's Te Waka Toi awards in Wellington, Hekenukumai and Jack reflect on their relationship that began some twenty years ago, and the busy year they've both had.

Tama tu, Tama Ora, Tama noho, Tama Mate. To stand is to live, to lie down is to die.

Hinewehi talks about her latest album Raukatauri: Te puhi o te tangi.

Coverage of this year's Nga Manu korero speech competition held in Hamilton from 24th September 2013.

Renee began her writing career in the 1980s and has produced an extensive work of literature. Based in Otaki and now in her 80s, she still writes and has taken to online blogging, publishing a chapter a week from her books. She has a chat with Justine Murray.

On the eve of the Te Waka Toi awards in Wellington, Justine Murray talks to Dr Hohepa about his work in the revitalisation of te reo Māori over the past four decades, recognised as a recipient of Te tohu Aroha mo Ngoi Kumeroa Pewhairangi.

He Iti te hau marangai, E tū te Pāhokahoka. There may be a little storm, but in the end there is a rainbow. This week's whakatāuki is explained by Hinewehi Mohi nō Ngati Kahungungu, Tuhoe.

Māori musician Tama Waipara talks about his latest album, Fill up the Silence.

There are many people who have supported Darcy Nicholas in his career as an artist. Some of those close friends he pays tribute to when he accepts the supreme award (Te Tohu Aroha mo Te Arikinui Dame Te Ataairangi Kaahu) at this years Te Waka Toi awards dinner held at Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum on Saturday 31st August. Te Ahi kaa presents coverage of his acceptance speech.

Weaver Veranoa Hetet talks about how her whanau played a part in her decision to become a weaver during a panel discussion at Call of Taranaki: Reo Karanga o Taranaki exhibition at Puke Ariki Museum.

Waiho ma te tangata e mihi. Let others sing your praises.

First broadcast in 2003, Paul Diamond produced the documentary about the life of Maggie Papakura (1873 - 1930) a famous guide at Whakarewarewa village and Scholar.

It's a simple and peaceful life at Motiti Island, but that was disrupted when the Rena cargo ship became stranded on the Ota'iti reef in 2011. A few years on, Justine Murray visits Motiti with her host Graham Hoete.

Kahore taku toa i te toa takitahi, He toa takitini. We cannot succeed without the support around us. Explained by Te-A Matehaere no Te Whanau a Tawhao, Patuwai.

First broadcast in 2003, Paul Diamond produced the documentary about the life of Maggie Papakura (1873 - 1930) a famous guide at Whakarewarewa village and Scholar. Part one of Remembering Makareti features.

Justine Murray is with artist Darcy Nicholas (nō Taranaki whānui, Tauranga Moana) who  also curated the exhibition Reo karanga o Taranaki – Call of Taranaki at Puke Ariki Museum, Taranaki.

Leading contemporary artist Rangi Kipa (nō Te Atiawa) talks about his pieces in the exhibition Reo Karanga o Taranaki – Call of Taranaki and his upcoming artist residency at University of Hawaii.

Korōria ki te atua kei runga, maungārongo ki te whenua, whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa. Glory to God on high, peace on earth, goodwill to all mankind. Explained by Rangi Kipa nō Te Atiawa.

From a 1998 recording, Whenua programme host Henare Te Ua  (1934 – 2007) interviewed Dr Richard Nunns at his home in Nelson about the revitalisation of Tāonga Puoro.

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